2009 Asian Youth Games

2009 edition of the Asian Youth Games August 2021 I Asian Youth Games Singapore 2009 Asian Youth Games logo.svg 250 Singapore Asia's Youth, Our Future 43 1,237 90 in 9 sports 29 June 7 July Lee Hsien LoongPrime Minister of Singapore Timothy FokVice President of the Olympic Council of Asia Tao Li, Remy Ong, Jasmine Ser Singapore Indoor Stadium Nanjing 2013 ayg2009.sg (archived) 2009 Asian Youth Games, officially known as the 1st Asian Youth Games and also known as Singapore 2009, was a pan-continental multi-sport event held in the city state of Singapore from 29 June to 7 July 2009, with 90 events in 9 sports.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/389909/1/.html S'pore starts preparations for Asian Youth Games 2009; logo launched Channel NewsAsia 14 November 2008 8 December 2008 Ti Yean 18 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018142212/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/389909/1/.html dead The plan for the Asian Youth Games was part of Singapore's bid to stage the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics (YOG).http://asia.news.yahoo.com/080624/5/singapore355998.html Asian Youth Games: Singapore to host eight sports in 2009 Games Yahoo! 25 June 2008 8 December 2008 September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes The purpose was to allow youths to use the chance to benchmark their performances against youth teams from Asian nations. The Games also provided Singapore with an opportunity to test organisational and logistical capabilities in advance of the 2010 YOG.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/330513/1/.html Organising committee for Youth Olympic Games to be set up Channel NewsAsia 22 February 2008 8 December 2008 27 May 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080527054728/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/330513/1/.html dead The organisation of the Games, spearheaded by the Singapore Sports Council, cost S$15 million,http://www.ocasia.org/News/IndexNewsRM.aspx?redirect=433 Singaporeans can 'treasure' AYG Olympic Council of Asia 7 July 2009 8 July 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100617005459/http://ocasia.org/News/IndexNewsRM.aspx?redirect=433 17 June 2010 which was part of the $130 million for YOG. Torch relay The 1st Asian Youth Games torch relay started on 28 June morning with the Community and Corporate Leg. The flame lighting ceremony was held on 28 June at the Kallang Waterfront. The flame is then carried across the island in buses to arrive at the start of the three routes, named after the Olympic values of Friendship, Excellence and Respect. A total of 70 torchbearers were involved in day one of the relay. The torch relay resumed on 29 June for the Schools leg, with the flame travelling to 45 schools around Singapore, where over a hundred runners had the honour of carrying the torch. The relay ended at the Singapore Indoor Stadium where three athletes ran in with the torches and light the cauldron as part of the Opening Ceremony celebrations. Branding thumb|right|150px|Official mascot Theme song The theme song entitled Asia's Youth, Our Future was unveiled on 19 March 2009.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/416364/1/.html AYG 2009 launches mascot and theme song Channel NewsAsia 20 March 2009 20 March 2009June 2016 The song carries the message of hope and friendship and was composed by musician Iskandar Ismail, and written jointly by Jose Raymond and Hoo Cher Liek. The singers are Nathan Hartono and Lian Kim Selby. Emblem The official emblem of the 2009 Asian Youth Games was unveiled on 14 November 2008 and designed by Brainwave Design. The logo, as described by Olympic Council of Asia, represents excellence and victory that the athletes will bring during the Games.Asian Youth Games Official Logo http://ocasia.org/PhotoDtls.aspx?sImgId=510924002244 https://web.archive.org/web/20110727140646/http://ocasia.org/PhotoDtls.aspx?sImgId=510924002244 27 July 2011 dead 8 July 2009 Mascot Frasia, which means Friends of Asia, is the name of the official mascot for the 1st Asian Youth Games.29 June 2009 THE ROAD TO AYG 72 The Straits Times The mascot embodies the values and spirit of the Asian Youth Games. The sprightly lion exemplifies friendship, respect and excellence. It constitutes a spirited representation of young hearts and minds in pursuit of sporting excellence.http://www.singaporesports.sg/ayg2009/ Singapore Sports AYG 2009 Singapore Sports Council 16 May 2009 16 May 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090703082647/http://www.singaporesports.sg/ayg2009/ 3 July 2009 dead Stamps Many countries' postal services have also released stamps, such as Uzbekistan.Stamps issued with UZ014.09 http://www.wnsstamps.ch/en/stamps?search%5Blike%5D=UZ014.09 wnsstamps.ch Broadcast The sports events were broadcast 'live' primarily via the official website through 4 concurrent 'live' streams during the games period. It was the first multi-sport event to receive approval from the Olympic Council of Asia to provide broadcast coverage of all the sports events completely via digital channels.http://www.ayg2009.sg/page/Media/PressreleasesandspeechesDetail/0,,12804~1658674,00.html Official AYG Website Launched Singapore Asian Youth Games Organising Committee 14 May 2009 15 May 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090518050908/http://www.ayg2009.sg/page/Media/PressreleasesandspeechesDetail/0%2C%2C12804~1658674%2C00.html 18 May 2009 dead Singapore's television channel, MediaCorp Channel 5 provided daily highlights of the Games. StarHub TV had 4 dedicated TV channels to provide coverage for the Games. The opening ceremony was broadcast 'live' via the website. In addition, Video On-Demand Clips capturing key sporting highlights of the various games were made available. Venues right|thumb|200px|Aquatics-Swimming was held here in the Singapore Sports School The Asian Youth Games and the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games are expected to use the same competition venues.http://www.sgyoutholympics.com/2008/06/24/spore-to-host-first-asian-youth-games-in-2009/ S'pore to host first Asian Youth Games in 2009 Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 Straits Times Interactive 24 June 2008 8 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081226072057/http://www.sgyoutholympics.com/2008/06/24/spore-to-host-first-asian-youth-games-in-2009/ 26 December 2008 dead VenueSportsAnglican High School3x3 basketballToa Payoh Swimming ComplexAquatics DivingSingapore Sports SchoolAquatics SwimmingBishan StadiumAthleticsSiloso Beach, SentosaBeach volleyballOrchid Country ClubBowlingJalan Besar StadiumFootballNational Sailing CentreSailingSAFRA YishunShootingToa Payoh Sports HallTable tennis NTUC Downtown East originally was the planned Games Village for athletes and officials. However, a decision was made to move the Games Village to central Singapore at Swissotel The Stamford. The change was made as NTUC Downtown East does not have enough beds for the athletes. Due to the H1N1 outbreak, Swissotel The Stamford catered the ninth floor to suspect cases in athletes. Opening ceremony Themed Asia's Youth, Our Future, the inaugural Asian Youth Games opening ceremony on 29 June was held in the Singapore Indoor Stadium. More than 1,400 performers from 20 schools and tertiary institutions took part in the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony was graced by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Representatives from the Olympic Council of Asia and the Singapore National Olympic Council were also present.http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/434099/1/.html Inaugural AYG opening ceremony promises to be spectacular Channel NewsAsia 5 June 2009 6 June 2009June 2016 There were three segments which were showcased: 'Asia's Zest', 'Garden in the City', and 'Spirit Of Evolution'. The AYG cauldron was lit by three Singaporean young athletes, Tao Li (swimming), Remy Ong (bowling), and Jasmine Ser (shooting). Participating nations The Singapore Asian Youth Games 2009 saw an estimated 1,300 athletes aged between 14 and 17 from 43 countries competing in more than 80 sporting events.http://ayg2009.ssc.gov.sg/publish/ayg2009/en/about_ayg_2009/objectives.html Overview – An Insight to AYG 2009 Singapore Sports Council 14 November 2008 8 December 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081206045344/http://ayg2009.ssc.gov.sg/publish/ayg2009/en/about_ayg_2009/objectives.html 6 December 2008 dead 22em BRN 2009 Asian Youth Games 22 BAN 2009 Asian Youth Games 12 BHU 2009 Asian Youth Games 2 BRU 2009 Asian Youth Games 2 CAM 2009 Asian Youth Games 3 CHN 2009 Asian Youth Games 81 HKG 2009 Asian Youth Games 46 IND 2009 Asian Youth Games 48 INA 2009 Asian Youth Games 44 IRI 2009 Asian Youth Games 54 IRQ 2009 Asian Youth Games 6 JPN 2009 Asian Youth Games 38 JOR 2009 Asian Youth Games 8 KAZ 2009 Asian Youth Games 34 KUW 2009 Asian Youth Games 35 KGZ 2009 Asian Youth Games 26 LAO 2009 Asian Youth Games 21 LIB 2009 Asian Youth Games 2 MAC 2009 Asian Youth Games 32 MAS 2009 Asian Youth Games 27 MDV 2009 Asian Youth Games 7 MGL 2009 Asian Youth Games 27 MYA 2009 Asian Youth Games 21 NEP 2009 Asian Youth Games 21 PRK 2009 Asian Youth Games 27 OMA 2009 Asian Youth Games 6 PAK 2009 Asian Youth Games 27 PLE 2009 Asian Youth Games 9 PHI 2009 Asian Youth Games 59 QAT 2009 Asian Youth Games 31 KSA 2009 Asian Youth Games 33 SIN 2009 Asian Youth Games 90 KOR 2009 Asian Youth Games 73 SRI 2009 Asian Youth Games 30 SYR 2009 Asian Youth Games 7 TPE 2009 Asian Youth Games 61 TJK 2009 Asian Youth Games 2 THA 2009 Asian Youth Games 79 TKM 2009 Asian Youth Games 2 UAE 2009 Asian Youth Games 18 UZB 2009 Asian Youth Games 32 VIE 2009 Asian Youth Games 28 YEM 2009 Asian Youth Games 4 Sports Attempts were made to stage all 26 YOG sports but, due to time and resource constraints, Singapore and the Olympic Council of Asia trimmed it to nine. There were a total of 9 sports, the 8 that the Singapore and the Olympic Council of Asia trimmed down from the 26 YOG sports as well as an addition sport of Bowling which is not an official Olympics Sport. 22em 3x3 basketball 2 Aquatics Diving 4 Swimming 32 Athletics 28 Beach volleyball 2 Bowling 8 Football 1 Sailing 5 Shooting 4 Table tennis 4 Calendar  ● Opening ceremony   Event competitions ● Event finals ● Closing ceremony June / July 200920thSat22ndMon24thWed27thSat29thMon30thTue1stWed2ndThu3rdFri4thSat5thSun6thMon7thTueGoldmedals15px 3x3 basketball | | | | | | |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 | | | |215px Athletics | | | | | |bgcolor=#ffcc00|6 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|3 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|9 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|10 | | | | |2815px Beach volleyball | | | | | | |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 | | |215px Bowling | | | | | | |bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 | |815px Diving | | | | | |bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|2 | | | | | | |415px Football |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| | |bgcolor="#3399ff"| | |bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | |115px Sailing | | | | | |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| | |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor=#ffcc00|5 | |515px Shooting | | | | | | |bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 | | | |415px Swimming | | | | | | | |bgcolor=#ffcc00|4 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|7 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|7 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|7 |bgcolor=#ffcc00|7 | |3215px Table tennis | | | | | | |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor=#ffcc00|1 |bgcolor="#3399ff"| |bgcolor=#ffcc00|3 | |4Total gold medals 88161813918 90Ceremonies●●June / July 200920thSat22ndMon24thWed27thSat29thMon30thTue1stWed2ndThu3rdFri4thSat5thSun6thMon7thTueGoldmedals Medal table SIN flagIOC2 2009 Asian Youth Games 25 16 11 20 17 17 11 7 2 9 6 15 yes 5 8 5 5 6 4 5 3 3 4 6 4 3 3 5 1 4 4 1 3 2 1 2 7 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 Incidents On 19 June, a member of the Philippines football team came down with H1N1 flu,Hong Lynda 2009-06-21 Philippine footballer in Asian Youth Games contracts H1N1 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/437339/1/.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090621110543/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/437339/1/.html 21 June 2009 2023-06-27 Channel NewsAsia causing the Group A football preliminary match between Philippines and Chinese Taipei due to be played at Meridian Junior College on the same day to be suspended till further notice. Four cases of H1N1 flu virus were discovered from the Hong Kong football team on 22 June.Lin Jan AYG News Flash: Fifth H1N1 case hits Asian Youth Games https://www.redsports.sg/2009/06/22/asian-youth-games-h1n1-football/ 2023-06-27 RED SPORTS en-US Malaysia has withdrawn most of its athletes (with the exception of their sailors) due to concerns over the H1N1 outbreak. See also 2010 Summer Youth Olympics 2009 Asian Youth Para Games References External links OC Asia 1st AYG website (archived on June 13, 2010) AYG Results (archived on June 21, 2018) 2009 Asian Youth Games Asian Youth Games Asian Youth Games Category:Asian Youth Games Asian Youth Games Category:Youth sport in Singapore Category:2009 in Asian sport Category:Multi-sport events in Singapore Category:2009 in youth sport